Some of the participating workers with QCS officials in a group photo during the campaign.
Doha: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote public health awareness, the Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in collaboration with the Qatar Red Crescent, launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on the occasion of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed every June.
This campaign specifically targeted the worker community through a series of intensive awareness events held at Mesaimeer Health Center and Freej Abdul Aziz Health Center, with the participation of medical and educational professionals and a wide turnout of workers from various nationalities and occupational backgrounds.
The campaign aimed to highlight skin cancer, one of the most common cancers worldwide, with a focus on high-risk groups, particularly those working in outdoor environments who are exposed to direct and prolonged sunlight without adequate protection.
The initiative sought to increase preventive awareness and encourage the adoption of healthy behaviors that reduce the risk of developing the disease.
A key feature of the campaign was its multilingual approach, with educational content delivered in several languages to match the cultural and linguistic diversity of the workers.
This contributed significantly to enhancing engagement and understanding, ensuring that vital health messages were communicated effectively.
The campaign also included the distribution of educational brochures, visual presentations, and interactive sessions where participants could ask questions and receive expert answers.
In this context, Nour Mekkia, Health Educator at QCS, stated:”These awareness campaigns are a true embodiment of Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human health at the heart of national priorities.
Since the Society’s founding over 25 years ago, we have been committed to delivering health awareness messages to all segments of society, believing that health is a fundamental right for everyone.”
She added that the campaign is part of the Society’s year-round programs designed to raise awareness about various types of cancer, promote a culture of prevention and early detection, and help reduce the physical, psychological, and social burden of cancer on individuals and communities.
Mekkia emphasized: “Studies indicate that nearly 40% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, while another 40% can be cured if detected early. This makes investment in awareness one of the most effective strategies in the fight against cancer.”
